Disboutiquers Part 15 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Jennia]

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

They turned out great, and I love the matching doll dresses and headbands!

I'm getting ready to make a stripwork skirt to match a disney t shirt we bought super cheap through Disney shopping, and for the FIRST TIME I had fabric in my stash that matched and went together lol!

 

[revrob]

Thank you.

If you pleat the fabric with matching thread and leave the thread in it would hold up well.
If they don't leave the pleating threads in then the design must have more stitches to hold those pleats down.. Either that or maybe they actually backsmock by hand? You really don't want to do that if possible. Backsmocking is very tedious and boring. I hate that part. It is just stitching a straight row of stitches. You actually flip the insert and stitch it on the back of the insert. It doesn't show on the front if done properly.
There was a design on that disc you bought that is perfect for using behind picture smocking designs. It is the geometric one that was just diamonds over and over again. I'm not sure what she called it. If you do that in white behind a picture smocking design or even just a regular embroidery design you wouldn't really see it, and I think it would work out great. Does Elizabeth's Embroideries have samples in her yahoo group? I think she must have taken it down off the website. I can look through my files and find it if you want to test one of them before buying one. Oh, and yes you can embroider the picture smocking design right on top of the geometrics. I would think the geometrics aren't really thick.
Lynnie Pinnie has some cute small embroidery designs that would probably work great for creating your own picture smocking scene.

I joined Elizabeth's yahoo group and asked a question about all of this. She sent me a sample so that I could stitch it out. She also said that she recommends pleating with the same color of thread, but pulls out the threads as the design stitches out. Sounds easy, except when I stitched out her design, I couldn't pull out the thread. SO, the design stithces BEAUTIFULLY! I love it! And I'll be buying more for sure. BUT - I will definitely need to pleat with the same color of thread. Lesson one learned.

I did really think that some of Deb's designs would make great backgrounds. My next sample is going to be one of those designs stitched in the same color of thread as the fabric, and then an embroidery design on top. We'll see how it turns out. The only problem now is that I'm out of inserts! SO, I guess I have to wait until my pleater gets here. I've been having fun learning, though! I can't wait until I have a product that I can actually use in a garment. The next thing I need to figure out is how to actually insert the panel into a garment!

LYNNIE PINNIE! Why do I ALWAYS forget about her! I love her stuff, and own a CD and always forget to look at her stuff. Off to check her out!

 

[mrsmiller]

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

 

[emcreative]

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Linnette that is GORGEOUS. I like it MUCH better than the disney store thing my daughter ended up with for BBB!!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette[/QUOTE]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love it!

For anyone with an answer, I have a quick question for the simply sweet pattern. I am the one who made with patriotic dresses for my 2 DD's and their dolls with the matching headbands. Anyway, I chose to make them the thigh length because I was going to applique shorts to match. Well, obviously they turned out to be dresses. Is it because I added the cuff around the bottom? I assumed when I made the thigh length, it would come to the top of their thighs. Am I wrong? Any help would be much appreciated so I don't make the next ones to long. I wouldn't want to pick the knee length and have it end up at their ankles!

 

[2cutekidz]

For anyone with an answer, I have a quick question for the simply sweet pattern. I am the one who made with patriotic dresses for my 2 DD's and their dolls with the matching headbands. Anyway, I chose to make them the thigh length because I was going to applique shorts to match. Well, obviously they turned out to be dresses. Is it because I added the cuff around the bottom? I assumed when I made the thigh length, it would come to the top of their thighs. Am I wrong? Any help would be much appreciated so I don't make the next ones to long. I wouldn't want to pick the knee length and have it end up at their ankles!

I don't usually go by the guidelines anymore. If you want it as a top measure from the waist to where you want the bottom of the top to fall. If your cuff is 3 inches wide subtract 3 inches from the waist to hem measurement. That will give you your "skirt" measurement (you can always add 1/2 inch for seam allowances if you want it exact)

 

[SallyfromDE]

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

Not sure what I'm going to do next. I have the Feliz pattern but it intimidates me. DOes anyone know of an online tutorial for the Feliz? It's hard to understand the directions on the pattern.

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Lynette, this came out gorgeous.

 

[emcreative]

OT:

THE GIRLS CAN ATTEND THE ADOPTIONS!!

Whoo hoo! So, August 7th at 9am it is!!!

 

[princessmom29]

I joined Elizabeth's yahoo group and asked a question about all of this. She sent me a sample so that I could stitch it out. She also said that she recommends pleating with the same color of thread, but pulls out the threads as the design stitches out. Sounds easy, except when I stitched out her design, I couldn't pull out the thread. SO, the design stithces BEAUTIFULLY! I love it! And I'll be buying more for sure. BUT - I will definitely need to pleat with the same color of thread. Lesson one learned.

I did really think that some of Deb's designs would make great backgrounds. My next sample is going to be one of those designs stitched in the same color of thread as the fabric, and then an embroidery design on top. We'll see how it turns out. The only problem now is that I'm out of inserts! SO, I guess I have to wait until my pleater gets here. I've been having fun learning, though! I can't wait until I have a product that I can actually use in a garment. The next thing I need to figure out is how to actually insert the panel into a garment!

LYNNIE PINNIE! Why do I ALWAYS forget about her! I love her stuff, and own a CD and always forget to look at her stuff. Off to check her out!

Do you mind giving me the web site for the designs you had good luck with? I will be buying some as soon as my machine comes back form singer!

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Linnette,
This is absolutely stunning!!! Areally, I love this design!! How hard do you think it would be to do with a sleeve? I would love to be able to pull off something like this for our Nov. trip, but I think it will be too cool for a sundress. Mabye a long sleeve tee and leggings underneath??

 

[sohappy]

REVROB- I took some close up pics of my smocking and backsmocking. As soon as I can get them to load, I will post them. Though, no one can make fun of my backs!!!

 

[Jenjulia]

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Linnette, this is stunning! I love it! I am sure the little girl will love it too.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Linnette, I really really like this! My DD would flip out for this! I would either recommend hand washing, or washing on the gently cycle and letting it air dry. I think that will be fine with all of your different fabrics.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Did anyone see this:

http://www.marthastewart.com/articl...f_link&comments_page=1#conversation-container

I've made Kirsta a pettiskirt, and after seeing this one, I want to make my little neice one. But since it's a gift, I want it to look better then the one I made for Kirsta. Not that it came out ugly, I'm just not sure it's professional enough looking to give to her.

Anyway, I have a couple of questions. When you add the gathers to the flat edge, do you take out any of the gathering stitches? I think on Kirsta's I stitched down the ruffle, but it doesn't look like that in any of the directions I have.

In the Kaiya Eve Couture directions, she uses a button and button hole in the elastic. I know this is for multi sizes, but won't the elastic hang out of the skirt?

One more question. I saw some cute skirts made with printed Nylon Chiffon. I found where to get the solids, but I haven't found any zebra or cheeta prints. Any ideas?

Sally

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

I just looked in my operation manual and it said the same thing "The motor locked up because the thread is tangled."

You've probably already done this, but just in case here are the steps:

1. Switch the machine off and unplug it.
2. Raise the needle and the presser foot.
3. Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle
4. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover.
5. Remove the bobbin case. Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out.
6. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area (do not put oil on the bobbin case).
7. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
8. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

thanks, you didn't have to type all of it out.. i did do it though so now dh is going to take a look at it and see if he can "fix" it..whatever that means..if we can't get it to work i guess i will have to take it somewhere to be fixed.
thanks again

 

[woodkins]

Linnette,
This is absolutely stunning!!! Areally, I love this design!! How hard do you think it would be to do with a sleeve? I would love to be able to pull off something like this for our Nov. trip, but I think it will be too cool for a sundress. Mabye a long sleeve tee and leggings underneath??

We do Nov/Dec every year & it is usually pretty hot...the average temp in Nov. is about 80 degrees (avg low is only about 60). You can def do the dress with only a short sleeve if any. My dd usually wears tanks and skirts or tees and skirts. We swim and even do the water parks.

 

[princessmom29]

We do Nov/Dec every year & it is usually pretty hot...the average temp in Nov. is about 80 degrees (avg low is only about 60). You can def do the dress with only a short sleeve if any. My dd usually wears tanks and skirts or tees and skirts. We swim and even do the water parks.

I think your idea of cold and ours waaayy down south are different, b/c we froze last Nov. A low of sixty is jacket weather at least for us, but definitely not shorts or short sleeves. I only wore capris one day when it was forecasted to get above eighty. Most days it was in the fifties when we struck out for rope drop and we were bundled up pretty good. 2 different days i broke out earmuffs and gloves. There were 2 days where we did come out of the long sleeves by the end of the day, though. Was last year colder than normal, or about average?? We didn't even consider swimming and I refused to do splash mountian and chance walking around frozen all day. I had a jacket on about 1:30 in the afternoon when DD asked to do it.

 

[LisaZoe]

as at the last minute I decided to add a princess sundress for Mya's give.

I definitely saw it as Sleeping Beauty especially with the detail at the top of the bodice.

BTW - To answer your question about laundering the dress, I would recommend washing on cold in a gentle cycle and hanging to dry. Of course hand washing would probably be even safer but I don't know how realistic that would be for Mya's mom.

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

That came out really cute! Good job on the applique.

Not sure what I'm going to do next. I have the Feliz pattern but it intimidates me. DOes anyone know of an online tutorial for the Feliz? It's hard to understand the directions on the pattern.

The Feliz really isn't hard once you've made one but I'll admit I struggled with it the first time, especially how/where to attach the straps in the back. The pattern's instructions weren't very clear on that. I can't remember now if I ever found a tutorial but people on this thread were very helpful.

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

Great job! I think the doll dresses would be a lot harder than the others. I always find smaller sizes are more of a challenge because they don't fit as well on my machines.

What would be the difference between one way or another (I'm sorry about my annoying noob questions)

I really like to do wedge shaped panels. That way I can have a lot of twirl without as much bulk at the waist. That's what I did for this skirt - it was a bit fuller than a 'circle skirt' but still didn't have too much bulk at the waist.

Did anyone see this:

http://www.marthastewart.com/articl...f_link&comments_page=1#conversation-container

I've made Kirsta a pettiskirt, and after seeing this one, I want to make my little neice one. But since it's a gift, I want it to look better then the one I made for Kirsta. Not that it came out ugly, I'm just not sure it's professional enough looking to give to her.

Anyway, I have a couple of questions. When you add the gathers to the flat edge, do you take out any of the gathering stitches? I think on Kirsta's I stitched down the ruffle, but it doesn't look like that in any of the directions I have.

In the Kaiya Eve Couture directions, she uses a button and button hole in the elastic. I know this is for multi sizes, but won't the elastic hang out of the skirt?

One more question. I saw some cute skirts made with printed Nylon Chiffon. I found where to get the solids, but I haven't found any zebra or cheeta prints. Any ideas?

Sally

1) I almost always remove gathering stitches once I have the ruffle/gathered section in place. If your gathering thread matches the fabric, you wouldn't need to as it probably wouldn't really show much in all the volume of ruffles of a pettiskirt.

2) The Kaiya Eve petti we have has the elastic with button. The opening for that is generous so we can tuck the extra elastic into the waistband so it doesn't show... not that we really have any extra since Zoe's a little big for the one she has.

3) I wish I could help you find some prints but so far all I could find was some with polka dots. I've seen a lot of woven chiffon in animal prints but none in the knit chiffon (although it must be out there).

 

[coteau_chick]

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy confused3) as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back

I added this headband

PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Wow!! This is beautiful. What a lucky little girl to get this dress.

 

[littlepeppers]

Shannon- I think you are correct you could to an "all over" geometic pattern and then smock something in the center. The back smocking is done with a cable stitch. Here is a video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAsqo29vGr8



Since you asked.

Wow!!! I hope that I can learn to sew that well before my DD doesn't want to dress up anymore.

That dress is amazing.

 

[jham]

I'm falling way behind again!

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

Not sure what I'm going to do next. I have the Feliz pattern but it intimidates me. DOes anyone know of an online tutorial for the Feliz? It's hard to understand the directions on the pattern.

I love it! Do you mind if I (someday...maybe) CASE the idea of a before and after Ariel on a vida?

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

Darling! I love the matchy dollies! Lily keeps asking for matching doll outfits.

I cannot remember who suggested it but I need to say thank you. Yesterday, I cut the seam of my DD's tank. It made hooping the shirt so much easier. Afterwards I stitched the side of the tank and then serged the seam. Thanks a bunch!

That is so cute. I think I'll try that next time I have to embroider a tank.

ok, I finished the dress and I really like it, the only issue is that the dress is a little too puffy as I used a lot of fabric for the skirt and the linen lace provided a little stability to the inside skirt, which bring me to the question: How do you care (wash) a dress like this.. it has heavy cotton eyelet for the inside, kona cotton for the lining(top) and my issue again is the linen lace as I imagine it will be hard to take care, but if is only worn once it will be enough for me as Mya's Give is really close to my heart

back





I added this headband



PS My husband fell in love with the dress!!!! This is the first times he compliment anything that I've done

Linnette

Gorgeous Linnette! Ummm...no such thing as too puffy!!! (unless you're talking about me)